Discussion and Possible Action on Award to Bixby Electric Inc., for Airfield Electrical Vault and Equipment, Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI-4) System, and Runway 6-24 LED Lighting and Signage at the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport in the Amount of $1,421,665.43 Including NMGRT.

The cost of the contract is $1,421,665.43 and will be paid by a grant with the Federal Aviation Division paying 95% ($1,350,582.16), State Aviation will pay 4% ($56,866.54), and the Village will pay 1% ($14,216.65).  The grant is budgeted in the Airport Enterprise Fund's Capital Outlay - Projects line item (503-170-53006) in the amount of $1,640,200.00.

Bids were received for the above referenced project on August 11, 2025, one bid was received from Bixby Electric, Inc. A great deal of effort was put forth to attract bidders to this project. The advertisement for bids for the project was published for two weeks prior to the bid opening. A pre-bid conference was held onsite to answer questions and show the project to the potential bidders.

Lockner's recommendation is to award Schedule I to Bixby Electric, Inc. for a total contract amount of $ including NMGRT) upon receiving concurrence from the Village of Ruidoso and pending availability of funds from the FAA.

AIP No. 3-35-0052-033-2025 | AIG No. 3-35-0052-034-2025 | Lochner Project No. 24231

To Approve Award to Bixby Electric Inc., for Airfield Electrical Vault and Equipment, Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI-4) System, and Runway 6-24 LED Lighting and Signage at the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport in the Amount of $1,421,665.43 Including NMGRT.